Dubbed 'Europe's equivalent of the Air Jordan' by London culture writer Sam Diss, the adidas Samba was originally designed in 1950 to give soccer players high-traction support on icy turf. Now favored by cyclists, this classic silhouette released in March 2019 pays them tribute with a full grain leather upper, reflective laces, a gusseted tongue, a water-repellent suede toe and a city map graphic on the sockliner.